Seebenstein: population and statistics
Seebenstein has a population of 1,515 (2026) across 9.2 km², or 165 people per km². It ranks 1,286 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,515 residents
- 9.2 km²
- 165 people/km²
- 342 m
Seebenstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Seebenstein ranks No. 344 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 52.1 in Seebenstein, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of women: 52.7% in Seebenstein, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Other service activities, with 22.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,283 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Natschbach-Loipersbach, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pitten (2,964 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Seebenstein over time
Seebenstein had 1,388 residents in 2016 and 1,515 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,470 |
| 2022 | 1,483 |
| 2023 | 1,503 |
| 2024 | 1,492 |
| 2025 | 1,490 |
| 2026 | 1,515 |
All indicators for Seebenstein
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 36 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 725 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,117 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 69 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,800 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,785 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,958 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 129 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,413 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,451 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 276 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,282 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,173 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,163 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 274 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 59 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 431 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,308 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Seebenstein | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 176 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Seebenstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Other service activities22.8% ×2.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical15.7% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance5.5% ×2.1
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.5% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Seebenstein
Where is Seebenstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seebenstein?
Seebenstein has 1,515 residents (2026), ranking 1,286 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Seebenstein?
Seebenstein covers 9.2 km², with a density of 165 people per km².
Is the population of Seebenstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Seebenstein went from 1,388 to 1,515, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Seebenstein?
Seebenstein is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.702, longitude 16.145.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Seebenstein?
In Seebenstein, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 52.1 (2024), ranking 1,958 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of women: what is the figure for Seebenstein?
In Seebenstein, “Share of women” stands at 52.7% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seebenstein?
In Seebenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seebenstein?
The nearest to Seebenstein are Natschbach-Loipersbach (3.3 km), Pitten (3.5 km), Breitenau (3.5 km), Schwarzau am Steinfeld (3.8 km), Scheiblingkirchen-Thernberg (4.7 km).